Rare Footage of Andre The Giant As A Teenager Resurfaces
Before he became a global wrestling icon, André René Roussimoff was a 19-year-old trying to build a future in Paris. In 1965, the young man who would later be known worldwide as “Andre the Giant” spent his days working as a furniture mover and his nights training to become a professional wrestler. Even then, his enormous size, strength, and unforgettable presence made him stand out, hinting that he was destined to become one of the most legendary figures in wrestling history.
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In 1965, a 19-year-old André René Roussimoff, soon to be known as "Andre the Giant," began training to become a professional wrestler in Paris.
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By day, he worked as a furniture mover to support himself. By night, he learned his craft in the ring. Even at that young age, André’s… pic.twitter.com/crZLgkwejx